PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY BULLETIN
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
GENERAL
CARD DRIVE EXTENDED
Second chance to lift someone's spirit! So many students wanted to make and donate handmade cards or fill out premade cards for local hospital healthcare workers and patients, but missed the deadline, the card drive is extended through TOMORROW, Feb. 24 at 3:30 pm. You may fill them with a note of thanks for the workers and/or "thinking of you" message for patients. Sponsored by Service Learning Leadership, the drop boxes have returned in front of the gym turnaround for you to leave your cards. Email [email protected] with questions.
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
Peninsula Drama is having its first ever virtual musical, Forbidden Broadway. If you want to be a part of this, audition videos and stage crew applications are due TODAY. All the cast and crew information is available at peninsuladrama.com or email Mr. Cohen at [email protected]. Get involved and have fun!
SING OUT
Always wanted to sing, but terrified to audition? Here's your chance-due to the pandemic, all students are welcome to sign up for choir without an audition. You may sign up for Chamber Choir, Women's Treble Choir, or Chamber/Jazz Chorale and Mr. Doctor will work with you to secure your spot. Email him at [email protected] with questions.
YEARBOOK ORDERS
Panthers! Order your yearbooks today at yearbookordercenter.com using Code 7435. Prices go up again this Friday, Feb. 26.
TEENS TEACH TECHNOLOGY
Help teach seniors the basics of social media, daily applications and internet safety through Teens Teach Technology, California chapter. There are opportunities to give back to the community as well as strengthening your public speaking skills through online appointments with libraries and nursing homes. Check out the website and send in your application here. Email [email protected] with questions.
BOEING SUMMER INTERNSHIP
There will be virtual information sessions this year on March 1st, 9th, 17th, and 25th all at 6:00 pm to let students and parents know about the Boeing Summer Internship program which runs June 21 to August 5. Contact Mr. Twiet at [email protected] for additional material and any questions.
JAMAICAN FISH FRITTERS
Learn how to bring a taste of the Caribbean to your table at the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee's cooking class on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11:00 am. Taught by a Panther family, you'll learn the secrets of making Jamaican fish fritters.
PTSA HONORARY SERVICE AWARDS
You may nominate individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to Pen so they may be considered for the PTSA's Honorary Service Awards. Deadline for nominations is Monday, March 1 and may be emailed to [email protected]. More information is available by clicking here.
PTSA BOOK CLUB
The second virtual meeting of the PTSA book club will be on Thursday, Mar. 11 at 11:00 am when Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy will be discussed. A guest speaker from the Equal Justice Initiative will talk first. Contact Peninsula's librarian at [email protected] if you need a copy. Click here to register or email Beth Meyerhoff at [email protected] with any questions.
COLLEGE CAREER CENTER
COLLEGE ESSENTIALS TOOLKIT SERIES
California Public College Options is the topic when the Toolkit series resumes February 25 at 6:30 pm online. Learn the differences between the California public colleges which include the UC, Cal State and community college systems and more. Financial aid and cost to attend will also be discussed. Additional details available here. Register to attend here.
F.A.F.S.A. PRIORITY DEADLINE
Attention Seniors! The FAFSA priority deadline for California colleges and universities is Tuesday, Mar. 2. If you are receiving notices about GPA verification, PVPUSD has already verified your GPA for Cal Grant unless you opted out last year. Contact Mrs. Shafer in the CCC at [email protected] with any questions.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS
Now is the time to apply for local scholarships. Many generous scholarships are available from PTA, PV Rotary, Kiwanis and more and are posted on Naviance. Don't delay; deadlines to apply are in the next few weeks. Many scholarships lapse because no one applies by the deadline. This is peak scholarship season, so don't let the opportunity pass.
CLUBS
PTNAA
The Pediatric Therapy Network Athletic Association club Zoom meeting is TOMORROW, Feb. 24 at 12:15 pm. If you are interested in sports and helping children with special needs, this is the club for you. You may sign up using the Link Tree on PTNAA's Instagram account (@ptnaa_pvphs) or email [email protected]. You'll receive the meeting link via email.
M.A.D. CLUB
Want to learn more about designing iOS or Android apps? Don't miss the Mobile App Development club meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 during lunch on TEAMS. Email questions to [email protected].
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